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Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Para Athlete qualifies for Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Pune: 28 July 2021
Havildar Soman Rana, a para athlete of the Army Paralympic Node, BEG & Centre, Kirkee  has been selected for the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in seated shot put, F 57 category. SomanRana is an international para athlete and stands second in world rankings in his category.
The 38 years old athlete hails from Shillong and comes from a humble family background. On 01 December 2006, while serving with his unit in field area, he suffered a mine blast injury and lost his right leg. Losing a leg would end the sports journey for most, but SomanRana fought his fears and kept himself motivated and determined.
SomanRana was inducted into the Army Paralympic Node in 2017. This node provides a platform to all the serving impaired soldiers to pursue para sports and develop a positive perspective in life. Since its raising in 2017, paraathletes of the node have won 28 international medals and 60 National medals. They represented and won medals for India in Asian Para Games, World Military Games, World Para Championship and World Grand Prix events.
In this year, SomanRanaamid all the restrictions won gold medal in Tunis World Para Athletics Grand Prix and two gold medals & one silver in XIX National Athletics Para Championship. SomanRanahas done our country proud and is an inspiration for all the para athletes in the Indian Army. He is one of the strong medal prospects to win a medal in Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah says “Modi government is committed for the holistic development ofour weaver’s community”
“For the first time since 2014, true skills of our hardworking weavers are being nurtured and they are being given their due credit”
“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2015 declared 7th August as National Handlooms Day to bring weavers into the mainstream of India's development”
“PM Modi’s mantra of ‘Vocal for Local' will surely boost the morale of handloom sector”
“Let us all pledge to support “Vocal for Handmade” to help realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dream of a self-reliant India”
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has said that“Modi government is committed for the holistic development of our weaver’s community”.In his tweets Shri Amit Shah said that“For the first time since 2014, true skills of our hardworking weavers are being nurtured and they are being given their due credit. To further promote them, Prime MinisterShri Narendra Modi in 2015 declared 7th August as National Handlooms Day to bring them into the mainstream of India's development”.
Union Home Ministeralso emphasized that “PM Modi’s mantra of ‘Vocal for Local' will surely boost the morale of handloom sector.Let us all pledge to support‘Vocal for Handmade’to help realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dream of a self-reliant India”.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s remarks at the Closing Session of G-20 Summit in Bali
Excellencies,
Friends,
I would like to once again congratulate my friend President Jokowi. He has given efficient leadership to the G-20 even in these difficult times. And I also congratulate the G-20 community today for adoption of the Bali Declaration. India will strive to take forward Indonesia's commendable initiatives during its G-20 Presidency. It is a very auspicious coincidence for India that we are assuming the responsibility of G-20 Presidency in this holy island of Bali. India and Bali have an age old relationship.
Excellencies,
India is taking charge of the G-20 at a time when the world is simultaneously grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown, rising food and energy prices, and the long-term ill-effects of the pandemic. At such a time, the world is looking at the G-20 with hope. Today, I want to assure that India's G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented.
Excellencies,
Over the next one year, we will strive to ensure that the G-20 acts as a global prime mover to envision new ideas and accelerate collective action. The sense of ownership over natural resources is giving rise to conflict today, and has become the main cause of the plight of the environment. For the safe future of the planet, the sense of trusteeship is the solution. LiFE i.e. 'Lifestyle for Environment' campaign can make a big contribution to this. Its purpose is to make sustainable lifestyles a mass movement.
Excellencies,
The need today is that the benefits of development are universal and all-inclusive. We have to extend the benefits of development to all human beings with compassion and solidarity. Global development is not possible without women's participation.We have to maintain priority on women led development even in our G-20 agenda. Without peace and security, our future generations will not be able to take advantage of economic growth or technological innovation. The G-20 has to convey a strong message in favour of peace and harmony. All these priorities are fully embodied in the theme of India's G-20 Chairmanship – "One Earth, One Family, One Future”.
Excellencies,
It is a proud occasion for every Indian to assume the G-20 Presidency.We will organize G-20 meetings in different cities and states of our country. Our guests will get full experience of India's amazing diversity, inclusive traditions, and cultural richness. We wish that all of you will participate in this unique celebration in India, the 'Mother of Democracy'. Together, we will make the G-20, a catalyst for global change.
Thank you very much!
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
A unique travelogue series ‘Rag Rag Mein Ganga’ launched on Doordarshan
Quiz show ‘Meri Ganga’ also launched
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri NitinGadkari and Union Minister of State  for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore  today launched travelogue program “Rag Rag Mein Ganga” and quiz show “Meri Ganga” on Doordarshan.
The travelogue series “Rag Rag Mein Ganga” has been made by Doordarshan in collaboration with National Mission for Clean Ganga . The 21 episode series, covering River Ganga’s journey from Gomukh to Gangasagar, has been shot using state-of-the-art techniques including Drone Cameras and Go-Pro Cameras in HD Format. Anchored by well-known actor Rajeev Khandelwal, the show will go on air from 2nd February, 2019. It will be aired on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 PM on DD National. The show relays the message of the need of rejuvenating River Ganga while also informing about the efforts of the Government to clean Ganga – presented in a unique and interesting format.
The quiz show ‘Meri Ganga’ has also been made by DD in collaboration with NMCG. It attempts to cover school children from all zones of the country and trigger curiosity in them to feel closer to the cause of cleaning Ganga.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri NitinGadkari highlighted the efforts of the Government in making the flow of Ganga ‘shudhh’, ‘aviral’ and ‘nirmal’. He gave examples of solid and liquid waste management projects, while highlighting the usage of waste to wealth principle in the endeavour to clean River Ganga. He also talked about the impact on growth of tourism and job creation through such efforts of Government.
Appreciating the innovative and interesting format of the show, Col. Rathore talked about the importance of the show in making people aware of the need of cleaning River Ganga and efforts done by the Government in this regards. He also highlighted the efforts of the Government to bring change in the mindset of people towards incorporating‘Swachhata’ in daily life.
Ms.SupriyaSahu, Director General, Doordarshan, informed that state-of-the-art techniques including Drone Cameras and Go-Pro Cameras have been used to shoot the show in HD format. She also said that efforts will be made to dub the show in regional languages for audience all across the country.
Member of Parliament Shri Manoj Tiwari; Secretary, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri UP Singh; Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Shri Amit Khare; DG, NMCG Shri RR Mishra; CEO PrasarBharati Shri ShashiShekharVempati; Member , PrasarBharati, Shri Rajeev Singh; DG, AIR,Shri F. Sheheryar; DG, NSD-AIR, Ms. Ira Joshi; DG, DD News, Shri Mayank Agrawal and other senior dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
In 2021-22, 2.08 LMT of Rabi-2021 onion was procured for calibrated and targeted releases to stabilize prices, procurement target of 2.50 LMT fixed for 2022-23
In 2021-22, 8.79 Lakh Metric Ton  of pulses procured for the buffer and 9.96 LMT disposed through market releases
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that the Price Stabilization Fund  was set up to tackle price volatility in some agri-horticultural commodities such as onion and pulses, to protect the interests of consumers and promote direct purchase from farmers/farmers’ associations at farm gate/mandi. These commodities are procured and stored for regulated release to moderate the prices. Such market intervention by Government sends appropriate market signals and also deters speculative/hoarding activities.
During 2021-22, a total quantity of 2.08 LMT of Rabi-2021 onion was procured for calibrated and targeted releases to stabilize prices during the lean season. An amount of Rs.549.77 crore has been utilized for PSF Rabi onion operation during 2021-22. Procurement target of 2.50 LMT of Rabi-2022 onion has been fixed for 2022-23.
In respect of pulses buffer, during 2021-22 a total quantity of 8.79 Lakh Metric Ton  of pulses was procured for the buffer and 9.96 LMT was disposed through market releases, supplies to States/UTs for welfare schemes and also to the Army and Central Armed Police Forces. An amount was Rs.7,453.95 crore was utilized for the PSF operations during 2021-22. Procurement of pulses are ongoing to maintain the PSF buffer stock requirement during the year 2022-23.
During 2020-21 and 2021-22, a total of Rs.13,952.648 crore has been utilized for PSF operations. This includes Rs.13,325.578 crore for PSF pulses operations and Rs.627.17 crore for PSF onion operations.
Special Service and Features
Gold worth Rs. 34.2lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. One Arrested.
On Sundaynight three passengers Ajmeer Khan Syed Ali, 20,Rasikali Mohamed Musthafa,33, both of Ramnathpuram, and MansoorAlikhan,29, of Nagapattinam who arrived from Dubai by Air India Express Flight IX 1644were intercepted at the exit of customs arrival hall on suspicion of carrying gold. On persistent questioning they confessed to be carrying gold paste bundles concealed in rectum. On their personal searchtotal six bundles  were recovered from their rectum.Total 653grams gold of 24k purity valued at Rs. 34.23 lakhs was extracted and seized under Customs Act 1962.Rasikali Mohamed who had a previous offence registered against him was arrested.
Further investigation is under progress.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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· Effective Allocation of COVID-19 Materials received from the Global Community by Centre to States and UTs
has led to Resource Augmentation on the Ground
· India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 16.25 Crore as the Nationwide Vaccination Drive expands
· On a steady streak, over 3.29 Lakh Recoveries in the last 24 hours
· No pendency of Oxygen Concentrators with Indian Customs
- Indian Navy steps up COVID Relief Operations: Nine Warships transporting Oxygen, Medical Equipment from Abroad
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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 17.15 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 89 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Over 28 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
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No pendency of Oxygen Concentrators with Indian Customs
It has been reported in some sections of the media that oxygen concentrators are pending at the Customs warehouse for getting clearance from the Custom authorities.The news is totally incorrect, not based on facts and without any basis.3000 Oxygen Concentrators received in the Country as International Relief Aid; All delivered/dispatched. Customs authorities working 24×7 to fast track consignments of Oxygen concentrators
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Effective Allocation of COVID-19 Materials received from the Global Community by Centre to States and UTs
Government of India has been receiving international donations/aid of Covid-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries. All items received so far are allocated to the states/institutions and substantial part of it stands delivered. This is an ongoing exercise. The aim is to extend all support and assistance through various means and measures to strengthen the States’ and UT’s efforts during this critical phase. More than 9 Lakh beneficiaries of age group 18-44 Vaccinated under Phase-3 of Vaccination Drive.
On a steady streak, over 3.29 Lakh Recoveries in the last 24 hours. Average Weekly recoveries increased from around 53 Thousand to 3 Lakhs in the month of April
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Indian Navy steps up COVID Relief Operations: Nine Warships transporting Oxygen, Medical Equipment from Abroad
The Indian Navy has stepped up its COVID relief Operation Samudra Setu II with ships from all three Naval Commands in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kochi, deployed for shipment of Liquid Medical Oxygen and associated medical equipment from friendly foreign countries in Persian Gulf and South East Asia.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
FDI inflows into India remained robust in 2018-19
The Union Minster of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said that FDI inflows into India have remained robust despite global headwinds. Presenting the Union Budget 2019-20 in Parliament today, she said that India’s FDI inflows in 2018-19 remained strong at USD 64.375 billion marking a 6% growth over the previous year. The Finance Minister proposed the following steps to further consolidate the gains in order to make India a more attractive FDI destination:
- The Government will examine suggestions of further opening up of FDI in aviation, media  and insurance sectors in consultation with all stakeholders.
- 100% Foreign Direct Investment  will be permitted for insurance intermediaries.
- Local sourcing norms will be eased for FDI in Single Brand Retail sector.
Global Foreign Direct Investment  flows slid by 13% in 2018, to USD 1.3 trillion from USD 1.5 trillion the previous year – the third consecutive annual decline, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2019.
The Finance Minister further stated that it is high time India not only gets integrated into global value chain of production of goods and services, but also become part of the global financial system to mobilise global savings, mostly institutionalized in pension, insurance and sovereign wealth funds. Nirmala Sitharaman informed that the Government is contemplating organizing an annual Global Investors Meet in India, using National Infrastructure Investment Fund  as the anchor, to get all three sets of global players-top industrialists/corporate honchos, top pension/insurance/sovereign wealth funds and top digital technology/venture funds.
An important determinant of attracting cross-border investments is availability of investible stock to the Foreign Portfolio Investors . This issue assumes greater significance in view of the gradual shift, from stock targeted investments, towards passive investment whereby funds track global indices composition of which depends upon available floating stock. Accordingly, the Finance Minister proposed to increase the statutory limit for FPI investment in a company from 24% to sectoral foreign investment limit with option given to the concerned corporates to limit it to a lower threshold. FPIs will be permitted to subscribe to listed debt securities issued by ReITs and InvITs.
The Finance Minister in her Budget speech underlined that as Foreign Portfolio Investors are a key source of capital to the Indian economy, it is important to ensure a harmonized and hassle free investment experience for them. She proposed to rationalize and streamline the existing Know Your Customer  norms for FPIs to make it more investor friendly without compromising the integrity of cross-border capital flows.
National Financial Reporting Authority
Consultation Paper on Statutory Audit and Auditing Standards for Micro, Small and Medium Companies  – extension of last date for submission of comments to 30th November 2021
The last date for submission of comments on Consultation Paper on Statutory Audit and Auditing Standards for Micro, Small and Medium Companies  has been extended from 10th November to 30th November 2021. Consultation Paper may be viewed at: https://nfra.gov.in/sites/default/files/NFRAConsultationPaperMSMCs_0.pdf
The comments may either be submitted by email at comments-tac.paper@nfra.gov.in or by post to NFRA at:
The Secretary,
National Financial Reporting Authority
7th-8th Floor, Hindustan Times House, 18-20,
Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001
About NFRA
National Financial Reporting Authority , was constituted as an independent regulator for accounting and auditing in India in October 2018. NFRA’s Charter positions it as an organisation that should be known for Objectivity, Integrity, Impartiality, Independence, Fairness, and Transparency. In making any recommendations, NFRA attempts to keep in mind the implications of such recommendations on the Ease of Doing Business. Section 132 of Companies Act, 2013 requires NFRA to make recommendations to the Central Government on the formulation and laying down of accounting and auditing policies and standards for adoption by companies or class of companies or their auditors, as the case may be.
Prime Minister's Office
PM invites Ideas and Suggestions for Union Budget 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi invited ideas and suggestions for the Union Budget 2020 on MyGov.
He said, “The Union Budget represents the aspirations of 130 crore Indians and lays out the path towards India’s development. I invite you all to share your ideas and suggestions for this year’s Budget on MyGov.”
Prime Minister's Office
Aatmanirbhar Bharat is about both quantity and quality: PM
Metrology is like a mirror of our standing in the world: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that Aatmanirbhar Bharat is about quantity as well as quality. He was speaking on the occasion of National Metrology Conclave 2021 where he dedicated National Atomic Timescale and Bhartiya NirdeshakDravyaPranali to the Nation and laid the foundation stone of National Environmental Standards Laboratory today through video conference. “Our aim is not to merely flood global markets with Indian products, we want to win people's hearts. We want Indian products to have high global demand and acceptance” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said that over the decades, India was dependent on foreign standards for quality and measurement. But now India’s pace, progress, rise, image, and strength of India will be decided by our own standards. He said metrology which is science of measuring, also sets the foundation for any scientific achievement. No research can proceed without robust measurement. Even our achievementsare subject to some scale of measurement. He said the credibility of the country in the world will be dependent on the reliability of its metrology. He said metrology is like a mirror showing us our standing in the world.
The Prime Minister stated that the goal to achieve a self-reliant India consists of quantity as well as quality. He urged to win the hearts of every customer who purchases Indian products, instead of just filling the world with Indian products. He stressed to ensure that Made in India products not only meet global demand but also get global acceptance. “We have to strengthen Brand India stronger on the pillars of quality and credibility,” Shri Modi said.
The Prime Minister said Bhartiya NirdeshakDravya dedicated to the nation today, would help the industry to make quality products in sectors like heavy metals, pesticides, pharma and textiles by drafting a 'Certified Reference Material System'. He added now the industry is moving towards Consumer Oriented Approach instead of Regulation Centric Approach. He said with these new standards, there is a campaign to bring global identity to local products in districts across the country, which will be of particular benefit to our MSMEs sector.
The Prime Minister said complying with the International standards will help the large foreign manufacturing companies coming to India to find a local supply chain. He said with the new standards the quality of both export and import would be ensured. It will also provide quality goods to the general consumer of India and reduce the problems faced by the exporter.
Ministry of Defence
NAVAL TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION COUNCIL  MEETING
Naval Technology Acceleration Council  the apex body of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation  held its 2nd meeting at New Delhi on 23 March 2022. Chaired by VAdm SN Ghormade, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, the NTAC reviewed the ongoing and proposed indigenisation and innovation cases.
On an average more than two IPR applications have been filed by naval personnel every month since the launch of the NIIO by the Hon’ble RakshaMantri on 13 August 2020. Patent applications have been filed for military specific as well as dual-use innovations. Many dual use products have also already been transferred to the MSMEs for mass production through the National Research & Development Corporation  and the Rashtriya Raksha University
Indian Navy has been at the forefront of indigenisation with a fully functional and dynamic Directorate of Indigenisation. Additionally, a technology Development Acceleration Cell  has been created under NIIO to focus on innovation.
Major initiatives towards Indigenisation include industry outreach programmes  and the proposal set up a center for Indigenisation and Self-Reliance .
TDAC also engages with the academia and the industry in addition to channeling in-house naval innovations. An online monthly interaction with the industry in coordination with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers  has also been instituted. Deep tech startups are also being recognised as 'lnnovation Industry Partners' and are provided handholding to better understand naval requirements.
To engage young minds in premier educational institutions the 'Indian Naval Students Technical Engagement Programme'  provides a five month online internship to work on naval problem statements. An 'open challenge' under IN STEP was announced during the NTAC meeting and will be undertaken in partnership with SIDM and BharatShakti.in. An MoU was signed between the three organisations to this effect.
Election Commission
ECI appoints Special Central Police Observer for States of Andhra and Telangana
Election Commission of India has nominated Sh Vivek Dube  as the Central Police Observer for the States of West Bengal and Jharkhand during General Elections 2019. Sh K K Sharma  who was earlier nominated for these States has now been assigned the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana instead.
These Observers would oversee the deployment and other security related issues in the said States.